2011 Map of Ithaca

About this map

The Gratiot County seat of Ithaca anchors this survey of central Michigan farmland, situated at the junction of several regional transit routes. The landscape is defined by its rectilinear grid of section roads and a series of rural waterways, including Brady Creek, Horse Creek, and the Bad River which flows along the southern edge. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet provides a detailed distribution of family and community burial sites, from the prominent Ithaca Cemetery to smaller rural locations like Beebe Cemetery, Brady Cemetery, and the Staton Farm Cemetery. Small settlements and landmarks like Beebe, the southern outskirts of North Star, and the Ithaca Post Office illustrate the 21st-century footprint of these agricultural communities. The presence of the Ithaca Rest Area along the highway further indicates the importance of modern infrastructure to the local economy while maintaining its traditional rural character.